Our New VP: Hadley interviews Mr. Ota, new Vice Principal at the Village School.

(The above are due edited and ready to go October 18th.)

ANCHORS:

Paris and Alex will sign off.

Additionally: Benny K. is working on a 30 second "teaser" for our segment on MHTV news onOctober 20th. Elle Zymba and Cameron Saltsman will share news about MYN and our first show and present the teaser. Have extra video, like an outtake or two? Please send it to Darcy.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Despite the fact that our first show is underway (we tape October 25th), we are still very actively welcoming kids and parents who are interested in joining Marblehead's newest (and youngest) news team.

All MYN positions (anchor, reporter, camera work, etc) are rotating. Story ideas can be pitched by anyone at anytime: simply leave an idea under the Story Ideas page! There are many ways to be involved and any time is a great time to join in on the fun.

We do not have regular meetings but communicate frequently via email and through this blog. Kids complete their assignments (feature videos, script writing, editing) on their own time, but those who are on-camera in studio (anchors, reporters, reviewers), camera people, directors and producers are required to be present at 3:30 on Tape Days (always a Tuesday; the Schedule page has more information.)

In many ways, this is a very independent group, which we hope will work with your demanding schedule. All MYN kids should visit MHTV.org to become members of the station; this is required.

As always, please contact Darcy (iamdarcyATverizon.net) with any questions.

Create your questions, decide which you will ask, and write them down.

LISTEN!:

MHTV's Joan says the most important part of interviewing is listening...

Make sure you hear every answer!

Sometimes the answer will change your next question.

QUESTIONS:

Never forget the who/what/where which is essential for news reporting, but a great story always has unique elements that make the reader/listener/viewer feel "connected" to the story.

"A good Reuters story gets straight to the point and has all the main elements – including context, background, human interest, color and descriptive woven in from the top, not just tagged on as an after-thought." -- Reuters

These are a few examples of questions that might get the answers you'll need:

We could use a couple extra hands on the Logo Contest -- even for brainstorming!

Can we split distribution of flyers between elementary schools?

I've been working on our scrolling credits but think someone out there might be better at it? I can supply the text... (MYN Kid Claire is working on an opening sequence/image. In the test I did on Imovie, the scrolling credits roll over the image, and if possible we should probably use hers?!)

Is anyone interested in brainstorming/building an Editorial Committee of kids and parents? This was mentioned at the meeting and I love the idea.

The first meeting of the very new Marblehead Youth News on September 12th, 2011 was an absolute success. Nearly forty children (and their parents) gathered to share their enthusiasm for what is no longer a fledgling idea. The excitement was infectious, but more importantly, the amazing talent of so many eager kids was inspiring.

Please visit this site often for updated information and please add your email in the box at the right for messaged reminders of what's new here. We'll be posting assignments, sharing strategies and tips, offering "team-up" opportunities and updating the schedule as needed.

Please check in on the Story Ideas page often! You can pitch your ideas there or see those stories that are already confirmed.

The Schedule page includes Tape Days and some basic information on Due Dates and Expectations.